The topic of this post from The Addison Dentist is malocclusion, which literally means “bad bite.” Many cases of malocclusion are treatable with clear braces. Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics coined the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common, but most cases are so slight that it causes no troubles. When you combine multiple…
Oral Health
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Our teeth work hard and are consistently under attack. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. At The Addison Dentist, we educate our patients about how to keep their enamel strong. Enamel erosion is extremely pervasive. Fortunatley, it is also largely preventable. Enamel’s chief enemies…
Let Us Ease Your Dental Anxiety
Are you worried about seeing the dentist? Are you reluctant to discuss your smile with professionals? At The Addison Dentist we understand dental anxiety and have several solutions, including sedation dentistry. Talk To Us: Dental anxiety is more wide-spread than many people realize. Surveys indicate that as many as twenty percent of the American population…
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
This blog post from The Addison Dentist is for smiles that are overdue for a cleaning and exam. Regular checkups are essential to your dental health! During dental deep cleanings, our hygienists thoroughly remove the plaque and tartar above and below the gumline. By scaling and planing, they remove areas where bacteria can easily multiply.…
4 Reason To Look For The ADA Seal
When you go to your drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, you have a lot of options. The Addison Dentist reminds you to be sure that choose has the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance on the label. There are four ways the ADA seal can help…
The Addison Dentist: Calming Root Canal Fears
The words “root canal” can strike fear into the most courageous hearts. But it doesn’t need to be that way. The simple fact is that root canals, known formally as endodontic therapy, have a bad reputation. At The Addison Dentist in Addison TX, root canals don’t cause pain, they relieve it. When a tooth becomes…
How Do You Measure Dental Success?
How do you measure dental success? A check-up with no cavities? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? A beautiful smile? At The Addison Dentist in Addison TX, it could mean all those things and many more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of cavities, learning daily dental…
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?
This post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need one if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The short answer from The Addison Dentist is yes. Both processes are essential because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. We encourage our patients to practice preventative dentistry with: Brushing Flossing…
Raise Your Dental IQ
Small things can raise your Dental IQ and benefit your smile. One simple lesson from The Addison Dentist involves bacteria – and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. The critical thing is the balance of bacteria. This is where brushing and flossing come into play.…
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer in Addison
During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer in Addison refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many Addison dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year. Consider…
